Description
Book SynopsisIn the early years of twentieth century, Spokane was singled out for praise in the West for the quality of its architecture and the impressive way it had rebuilt after the devastating fire of 1889. Major credit for the city's distinctive character was extended to Kirtland Kelsey Cutter. This book provides a study of his work.
Table of ContentsPreface
Introduction
1. Whippoorwill Farm
2. The Education of an Artist
3. Spokane Falls: Architecture on the Frontier (1886-1889)
4. Cutter and Poetz: Rebuilding Downtown Spokane (1889-1891)
5. The Search for a Northwest Architecture (1892-1896)
6. Cutter and Malmgren: Mansions for Spokane's New Leaders (1897-1903)
7. Function and Fantasy (1898-1906)
8. Spokane and Seattle (1906-1909)
9. Summer Camps in the Wilderness (1902-1920)
10. The Davenport Hotel and Other Commercial Buildings (1908-1916)
11. Variations on an Old English Theme (1908-1920)
12. Mediterranean Influence (1913-1921)
13. Casting a Lot in Wonderland (1921-1923)
14. Palos Verdes and the California Style (1923-1934)
15. Long Beach: The Last Years (1925-1939)
Conclusion
Appendix 1: Cutter's Draftsmen and Partners
Appendix 2: Cutter's Buildings and Projects
Notes
Bibliography
Index
